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Introduction

Design Principles

Elements of good design principles include:
  • Hierarchy
  • Focal Point
  • Eye Flow
  • White Space
  • Simplicity
  • Balance
  • Consistency
  • Unity
  • Appropriateness
  • Alignment
  • Proximity
  • Repetition
  • Contrast
  • Typography

Contrast

Contrast is essential to a dynamic design. It creates visual interest by enhancing the organization of content. Contrasts involves differences between multiple elements such as value, line width, straight/curve, colors, texture, saturation, etc. You can even have a contrast of contrasts.

In the Bible we see over and over again a contrast between God and man. God uses the simple things and weakest people to display His majesty and power.

For the foolishness of God is wiser than man's wisdom, and the weakness of God is stronger than man's strength… But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong. - 1 Corinthians 1:25, 27

 
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